Incorrect punctuation not only changes the meaning of your writing, but it can also cause your reader to lose focus on what you are saying. Instead, readers will start thinking about how you are saying it and why it sounds to them. They won't get you meaning, and they may not reply to your key points. Punctuation matters!<\/p>\n
In practice<\/strong><\/p>\n Let's look at some of the primary uses of commas in business writing:<\/p>\n Examples: Examples: Examples: Examples: Finally, check out this sentence, which could be read in two ways<\/p>\n Mary, my assistant, will call you soon.<\/em> Mary, my assistant will call you soon.<\/em> Incorrect punctuation not only changes the meaning of your writing, but it can also cause your reader to lose focus on what you are saying. Instead, readers will start thinking about how you are saying it and why it sounds to them. They won't get […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
\n\tThe email was sent on Monday, but John did not receive is until Thursday.
\n\tThe expansion of our business is a long-term project, and we need an efficient management consultant to advise us.
\n\tBecky has submitted her resignation, so she will be leaving at the end of the month.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
\n\tAfter replacing the carriage in the laser printer, please make sure the door closes completely.
\n\tAs soon as we obtain additional revenue, we can buy new stock.
\n\tIf you want to pass all your exams, you will need to work hard. <\/em><\/p>\n\n
\n\tThe committee will comprise Sue, Kara, James and Lynn.
\n\tWe need to order more envelopes, paper and staples.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
\n\tThe new employee, Mary, will start work on Monday.
\n\tThe new shopping mall, which opens on Monday, has 43 stores.
\n\tWe need John, and possibly Doreen as well, to help with this project.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n\tIn this example, Mary is 'my assistant'.<\/p>\n
\n\tWithout the second comma, Mary is the person you are talking to. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"